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Seven Tips for a Successful Garden

Gardening has been proven to decrease stress and improve overall well-being. Leverage these benefits through a worksite garden, home garden or volunteering at a community garden. Join us to learn Cindy and Marissa’s seven tips for growing a successful garden. A version of this webinar for your employees can be found on the member landing page.

Seven Tips for a Successful Garden and the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community

Join us to learn Cindy and Marissa’s seven tips for growing a successful garden. Session will include the Drop 5 Virtual Weight-Loss Community

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How Philanthropy is Improving the Health of Michigan’s Communities

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Building Healthy Communities program awarded to 210 K-12 schools, improving health and well-being of Michigan’s children

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons Tip Off 4th Annual #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit Lions Announce 2022 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Winner

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Blue Cross ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ meditation series now available featuring Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons’ mascots
African american girl raising her hands while sitting on her desk in the class at school. school and education concept

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Michigan schools encouraged to apply for Building Healthy Communities program
Image of school salad bar installed in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation.

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20 Michigan Schools to Receive Salad Bars, Bolstering Produce Choices and Enhancing School Meals
Detroiter LaNya King, winner of the 2021 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions announce 2021 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP winner
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212 Michigan K-12 schools awarded Building Healthy Communities program to improve children’s health
Woman using laptop computer with book stack on desk in library. e-book digital technology and e-learning class concept.

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‘Adolescent Suicide Prevention for Schools and Communities’ online resources now available to educators and communities across Michigan
A multi-ethnic group of kids are standing in a gymnasium. They are holding a basketball, volleyball, hockey stick, skipping rope, baseball bat, and soccer ball. They are smiling.

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Building Healthy Communities Program Available to Meet the Health and Well-Being Needs of Michigan Students
Inner city streets - Camden, NJ
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How Housing Instability Can Impact Health 
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341 Michigan K-12 Schools Awarded Building Healthy Communities Program to Improve Children’s Health
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Free Resources Available to Support Teachers’ Well-Being During Pandemic  
Last year's winner on the sidelines on game day.

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BCBSM and Detroit Lions kick off 2020 Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes
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Building Healthy Communities Promoting Safer Schools with OK2SAY  
Older patient talking to his doctor
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Securing Patient-Centered Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Disruption
Young girl doing school work during virtual lerarning.
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Building Healthy Communities Program Meeting the Unique Needs of Students During Pandemic
Boy holding large bunch of fresh carrots up over his face outdoors at a farm

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Michigan K-12 Schools Invited to Apply for Wellness Program Focused on Improving Children’s Health and Well-Being
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Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Michigan Students
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2019 Annual Report: Giving Back

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130 Michigan K-12 Schools Receive Program to Create Healthy School Environment
Boy holding large bunch of fresh carrots up over his face outdoors at a farm
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Blue Cross Partnership with Kids’ Food Basket Connects Children to Fresh Food
Volunteers sorting donations of canned goods
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At Blue Cross, Giving is Made Stronger Through Partnership
Girl Scout IT Event
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Local Girl Scouts Earn Cybersecurity Badge at Blue Cross Event
BCBSM CEO Daniel Loepp poses for a photo with WJR host Paul W. Smith
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Live from Blue Cross, It’s WJR
Image of school salad bar installed in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Fresh Start Foundation.

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17 Michigan Schools Receive Salad Bars Courtesy of Blue Cross and United Fresh Start Foundation
Maternal Vaccinations
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Maternal Vaccinations Guide
Elementary students smiling gathered at a lunch table with healthy foods
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Blue Cross Investments Focus on Community Care

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Michigan K-12 schools invited to apply for wellness program focused on improving children’s health and well-being
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Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools Invited to Apply for Wellness Programming to Increase Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

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158 Michigan K-12 schools receive wellness program to improve health and prevent childhood obesity
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Here for Michigan, Now and Always: A Look at Blue Cross’ Statewide Community Health Efforts
Elementary students smiling gathered at a lunch table with healthy foods
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Building Healthy Communities program has positive impact on children’s health
Strawberries in salad bar
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Partnership Looks to Increase Fresh, Healthy Choices in Michigan Schools
Image of a salad bar with sign that reads "Proud to support salad bars in schools" with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network logo
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New Salad Bar Means Healthier Choices for Michigan School for the Deaf

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Michigan K-12 Schools Invited to Apply for Innovative Wellness Program
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Michigan Schools Invited to Apply for Statewide Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity
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Former Lion Surprises West Michigan Schools

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80 Michigan Schools to Join Innovative Health and Wellness-Based Building Healthy Communities Program

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More Than 50 Schools Statewide to Implement Innovative Health and Wellness-Based Building Healthy Communities Program

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Michigan Schools Invited to Apply for Innovative Wellness Program
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3 Easy Ways to Keep Kids Healthy All Summer Long
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BCBSM and Detroit Tigers Celebrate Children’s Health with Annual Kids Opening Day, Invite Nearly 200 Kids for Special Experience
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Success Stories: How a Commitment to Michigan’s Children Builds Healthy Communities

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Michigan Middle Schools Invited to Apply for Building Healthy Communities Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity

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Michigan Elementary Schools Invited to Apply for Statewide Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons Invite Michigan Kids to Enter Their Youth Basketball Team in the #MIKidsCan Pistons VIP Experience Contest
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Blue Cross Talks Giving Back on The Healthier Michigan Radio Show

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Nearly 150 Schools Statewide to Join Innovative Health and Wellness-Based Building Healthy Communities Program
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Building Healthy Communities: Fighting Childhood Obesity One Kid at a Time
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Beyond The Card: #MIKidsCan Play Like a Lion {Gallery}

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Michigan Kids Win Chance to Take the Field with their Detroit Lions Heroes
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Kids Eat Fresh at the Allen Farmers Market
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Are You Getting the Most Out of your Pediatrician?

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions team up to get kids moving
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Three Improvements Happening on the Michigan Health Scene
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Investing in a Healthier Michigan Mobilizes our Communities
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Passport to Flavors and Fun: Lathrup Village Farmers Market
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A First Step Makes All The Difference
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Our Mission: A Healthier Michigan
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Surprise Matthew Stafford Visit a Reward for Healthy Changes at Wyoming School
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Healthy Schools the Key to a Healthier Generation
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Michigan Schools Invited to Apply for School Wellness Award

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Michigan schools invited to apply for statewide program to improve health and prevent childhood obesity
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Why Healthier Students Have Principal, Lt. Governor Dancing

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More than 100 Michigan schools join statewide health and wellness Building Healthy Communities program
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Model Michigan: Why Our State Sets the Standard for Health Care
Photo depicts three young people's hands and arms with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan temporary tattoos displayed.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Education announce new program to help Michigan students get healthy
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School Salad Bars Give Students a Fresh and Healthy Choice
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Marquette School Making Healthier Choices Through Building Healthy Communities Program
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Building Healthy Communities Schools Making a Difference
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Celebrating #MIKidsCan on the Healthier Michigan Radio Show
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Andrew Hetzel Discusses How BCBSM Is Fighting Childhood Obesity in Michigan

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Michigan Elementary Schools Invited to Apply for Program to Improve Health and Prevent Childhood Obesity
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Blue Cross Knows #MIKidsCan Live a Healthy Lifestyle
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Building Healthy Communities Kicks Off this School Year With More Plans of Growth
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All Michigan public, charter and nonprofit schools encouraged to apply to Building Healthy Communities program

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Expanded Partnership, Funding Opportunities Help Michigan Schools Tackle Childhood Obesity
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How Our New Building Healthy Communities Partnership Aligns With Governor Snyder’s Call for Collaboration
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Blues Help Combat Childhood Obesity One School at a Time
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